A new national report from workplace strategy and design firm Spaceful has revealed a strong link between workplace design and employee satisfaction and retention, suggesting that the physical office is becoming a strategic business tool. Based on responses from more than 1000 Australian workers and 200 business leaders, the ‘Spaceful Workplace Insights Report 2026’ finds […]
Ross Gardam, founder of the Melbourne-based practice bearing his name, has launched three new glassware pieces at the prestigious Milan Design Week, including two original collections and a bespoke limited-edition piece. Unveiled at Luminescent Duality – the practice’s meticulously designed showcase of lighting pieces – Gardam artfully embodied his studio’s aesthetics-driven ethos through three new […]
Paint supplier Haymes Paint has created a bespoke shade, Gamer, for ACMI’s new exhibit ‘Game Worlds’ in Melbourne. Celebrating over 50 years of video game history, the new shade takes inspiration from the heads-up display of modern adventure titles. Running until 8 February 2026, the Australian Centre for Moving Image (ACMI) is hosting a celebration […]
Now in its fourth year, Australian Design Review’s (ADR) 30UNDER30 program continues to guide the future of young designers. The program facilitates first-hand experience and long-term career development, connecting ambitious creatives with influential industry mentors. HDR is the latest practice partner to join ADR’s 30UNDER30 program, with design principal Alison Potter joining the shortlist judging […]
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